"Things feel like the economy is moving. More new small
business; unemployment declining; stock market up." (Health Care
& Social Assistance)

"Economic outlook is improving, but company is putting a
major effort into more cost reductions and reorganization,
resulting in more collaboration between procurement and our
internal customers." (Professional, Scientific & Technical
Services)

"The general slowdown which began in March showed some
reversal in August." (Wholesale Trade)